German minister Sigmar Gabriel defends giving obscene hand gesture to right-wing protestors
Germany's Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy stuck his middle finger up at protestors.
Japan set to be battered by third typhoon in a week
Typhoon Lionrock is set to hit Japan in the same week as typhoons Mindulle and Kompasu.
Sir Richard Branson should lose knighthood says John McDonnell
Entrepreneur should be stripped of his title for 'undermining democracy' says shadow chancellor.
Hurricane Gaston could travel to the UK from Florida say forecasters
A hurricane formed off the coast of Florida could be headed to the UK, this week according to reports.
Man in critical condition after assault in London minicab
A man, who was with a group, was attacked while travelling in the minicab.
NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick defends sitting during national anthem
San Fransisco 49er quarterback accuses the US of oppressing people of colour.
Man dies at Creamfields music festival, Cheshire Police confirm
A 26-year-old man has died after collapsing at the festival near Warrington.
Killer whale performances set to be banned in California
California's legislature approves a bill that will ban the export and performances of orca.
Instagram erupts in display of solidarity against France's burkini ban
Women worldwide take to social media in defiance against France's burkini ban.
Autistic boy, 12, killed in traffic after running away from California home
The was hit by a vehicle near his home in Tustin, California.
British woman found dead in Spanish home blaze
Briton found dead in her Spanish home after a fire broke out.
UK lottery win wife leaves husband for mattress tycoon Mike Clare
National Lottery winners split after wife befriended the Sunday Times Rich List businessman.
Britons warned of toxic smog as temperatures set to soar
Reports indicate widespread pollution could affect British air as heatwave arrives.
Sweden's first Muslim minister quits over drink-driving scandal
Sweden's youngest-ever government minister faces a possible jail term.
Toddler in 'critical condition' after roller coaster fall
Pennsylvania toddler underwent surgery after falling from a roller coaster on Thursday.
Swedish socialite Britt Tidelius accused of racially abusing hotel staff
Court was told Tidelius abused a guest and staff member at a 5-star Knightsbridge hotel.
NHS data reveals hundreds of successful organ donations by cancer patients
NHS blood and transplant services revealed hundreds of successful organ donations by cancer patients.
Mistaken identity of Cambodia's 'Jungle Girl' revealed as she is returned home
A womanhas been returned to her biological family after living with another for 10 years.
Police investigate reasons for collapse of Glasgow restaurant building
A brick wall has collapsed from a restaurant in Glasgow, partially destroying the building.
Murder investigation launched after teenage rapper stabbed to death in Peckham
A 16-year-old boy has died after a fatal stabbing in Peckham, sparking a murder probe by the Metropolitan Police.
Two athletes sent home from Rio Olympics for failing drugs tests
Two more athletes expelled from the Rio after testing positive for banned substances.
English MPs to leave Palace of Westminster for the first time since the Blitz
MPs are to be moved out of the Palace of Westminster for six years while the building undergoes repairs.
19-year-old remanded in custody over Russell Square stabbings
Zakaria Bulhan was been remanded in custody after appearing at Westminster Magistrates Court on Saturday.
Rio 2016: Why aren't we investing in women's team sports at the Olympics?
Olympics offer women rare opportunity to inspire next generation of athletes.
